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be absorbed in



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The impact would be magnified because the estimated $1 billion shortfall will have to be absorbed in the remaining months of the fiscal year, which ends September 30.

From Salon • Feb. 26, 2024

“I suppose it’s a really bright ray of light. When any of us engage in anything, we want for that piece of work to be absorbed in some way,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2023

He said the cost could not be absorbed in what is a low-margin industry.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2022

It’s not a show to be absorbed in one swoop.

From New York Times • Jan. 7, 2022

Back at our lunch table, Ollie is pretending to be absorbed in Nalu, Titus, and Pua’s conversation.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila




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